Kenya’s fiscal deficit is projected to widen by 10.23 percent in the 2026/27 financial year (FY), signaling renewed pressure on the country’s borrowing plans despite ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts by the government. This expansion in the deficit raises critical questions about the sustainability of Kenya’s public finances and the effectiveness of current fiscal policies aimed […]
Financial markets are experiencing a significant shift as the benchmark US 10-Year Treasury Yield has decisively fallen below the critical 4 percent threshold, settling around 3.96% on October 21, 2025. This substantial decline, marking a new 52-week low, unfolds amidst a complex global landscape where, contrary to expectations of universal movements, major economies are exhibiting […]
A comprehensive demographic research study conducted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed alarming statistics about Nigeria’s employment landscape, showing that the youth unemployment rate in Africa’s most populous nation currently stands at 6.5 percent, with significant gender disparities placing men at 5.4 percent and women at 7.8 percent respectively. These findings underscore the […]
Kenya has enacted sweeping cybercrime legislation that imposes penalties of up to Sh20 million ($155,000) in fines or ten years imprisonment for individuals convicted of cyber harassment and other online offences, marking one of the strictest digital governance frameworks in East Africa. President William Ruto signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 into […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a massive cloud infrastructure failure on Monday that cascaded across the globe, disrupting thousands of websites and applications and exposing the profound vulnerabilities inherent in the world’s increasingly centralized digital infrastructure. The outage, which originated from Amazon’s notorious US-EAST-1 data center in northern Virginia, affected everything from social media platforms […]
South Africa’s luxury retail sector is poised for exceptional growth, with projections indicating a remarkable 15% expansion by 2025, positioning the nation as the fastest-growing luxury market globally and signaling a dramatic transformation in how affluent African consumers engage with premium brands. This forecast, released by Euromonitor International, a leading global market research firm, places […]
In a significant milestone for water security and community development in Kitui County, more than 2,500 residents have gained access to clean, reliable water following the commissioning of a state-of-the-art solar-powered borehole at Kitui Teachers Training College (KTTC). The Sh3.6 million project, spearheaded by the Kenya Pipeline Foundation, represents a transformative investment in sustainable water […]
Indian exports to the United States have experienced a dramatic downturn, plummeting by 37.5 percent over a four-month period following the implementation of steep tariffs by the Washington administration. According to a comprehensive report released by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), this sharp decline represents one of the most significant trade disruptions in recent […]
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral development cooperation, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has formalized a landmark loan agreement with the Government of the Republic of Uganda, committing AED91.8 million (US$25 million) toward a transformative road infrastructure project in Eastern Uganda. This strategic initiative will connect four pivotal districts—Kumi, Ngora, Serere, and […]
In a groundbreaking initiative set to transform Kenya’s agricultural landscape, Equity Bank Kenya Limited has joined forces with Inchcape Kenya Limited, the newly appointed sole distributor for New Holland tractors and agricultural equipment in Kenya, to launch a comprehensive financing scheme that promises to make tractor ownership more accessible and affordable for Kenyan farmers. This […]
Kenya's inflation rate edged lower to 4.5% year-on-year in November 2025, down from 4.6% in October, marking the 29th consecutive...
The euro zone's annual inflation rate edged higher to 2.2% in November 2025, according to flash estimates published by Eurostat...
South Africa's economy maintained its upward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, according to data...
The International Finance Corporation and the Kenya Investment Authority have entered into a strategic collaboration that establishes a comprehensive framework...
